Orzo Pasta Salad with Basil Butter, Peppers, Tomatoes
Orzo pasta salad with basil butter, peppers, and tomatoes is a complete enjoyment for your taste buds. This delightful summer salad mixes orzo pasta, fresh basil butter, and crisp summer vegetables.
Ingredients
FOR BASIL BUTTER
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons basil, leaves
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- zest of a whole lemon
FOR ORZO PASTA
- 2 cups orzo pasta, cooked in boiling salted water to al dente
- .50 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup bell peppers, cut into strips
- ½ cup assorted olives, preferably pitted under oil
- ½ cup parsley, chopped
- 1 cup arugula salad
Instructions
- Put all the basil butter ingredients in the food processor. Pulse until everything is blended. The basil should be well chopped and evenly mixed into the butter.
- Toss the cooked orzo with ½ to ¾ of the basil butter, depending on how buttery you like it. Add the remaining ingredients and garnish with arugula.
- Serve hot or room temperature.
Nutrition
Calories: 493kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 323mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2230IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2mg
Giangi's Kitchen provides nutritional information, but these figures should be considered estimates, as a registered dietician does not calculate them.